Wainscoting or the like.



UNrrnn STATES P TENT OFFICE.

\VILLIAM S. SATTERFIELD, OF BELLAIRE, OHIO.

WAINSCOTING OR THE LIKE.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent N 0. 715,156, dated December 2, 1902.

Application filed August 15, 1902. $erialNo.119,705. (No model.)

To all whom, it ntay concern:

Be it known that I, WILLIAM S. SATTER- FIELD, a citizen of the United States ot'America, residing at Bellaire, in the county of Belmont and State of Ohio, have invented certain new and useful Improvementsin Metallic Ceilings, \Vainscoting, or the Like, of which the following is a specification, reference being had therein to the accompanying drawings.'

This invention relates to certain new and useful improvements in wainscoting and the like, and has for its object to provide an improvement of this type which comprises interlocking sections or panels.

A further object of the invention is to provide an invisible joint between the several panels.

A still further object of theinvention is to provide a device of this type which shall be extremely simple in construction, strong, durable, comparativelyinexpensive to manufacture, and highly efficient in its use.

With the above and other objects in view the invention consists in the novel construction, combination, and arrangement of parts to be hereinafter more fully described and specifically pointed out in the claims.

In describing the invention in detail reference is had to the accompanying drawings, forming a part of this specification, and wherein like numerals of reference indicate like parts throughout the several views, in which Figure 1 is a viewin perspective of the metallic wainscoting-panel constructed in accordance with the present invention. Fig. 2 is a fragmentary view, in end elevation, showing the manner of securing the several sections together. Fig. 3 is a similar View showing a slight modification. Fig. 4 is a view in perspective of a modified form of panel. Fig. 5 is a similar view, in end elevation, showing the manner of joining the same together. Fig. 6 is an edge View of the same, showing means for joining the ends of the sections.

1 indicates a panel which comprises a fiat body portion, the lower edge of which is bent rearwardly to assume approximately U- shaped extensions, and thereby forming a groove 2. The upper portion of the panel is inclined rearwardly, as at 3, which inclined portion is provided with an apertured flange 4. 5 indicates tongues struck up from the inclined portion 3. As indicated in Fig. 2 of the drawings, each panel is secured in position by suitable securing means, (indicated by reference-numeral 6,) whichpass through the apertures of the flanges 4 of the respective panels, and the groove 2 and tongues 5 of each panel interlock with the panels arranged adjacent thereto. In Fig. 3 I provide means whereby nails as a securing means are entirely dispensed with and in lieu thereof I provide longitudinal strips 7, provided in their lower faces with slots 8, in which the flanges 4 of the respective panels are inserted and frictionally held therein.

The modified form of panel shown in Figs. 4, 5, and 6 comprises a body portion 1 provided at its lower edge with a rearwardly-extending flange which is bent intermediate its ends to approximately V shape, as at 9. 10 indicates a rearwardly extending flange formed integral with the upper edge of the panel and provided intermediate its ends with the V-shaped tongue 11. Adjacent its rear end the flange 10 is provided with an aperto red flange 12, arranged at right angles thereto. 13 and 14 indicate end flanges, which are formed by bending the ends of the panels rearwardly, as clearly illustrated in Fig. 4 of the drawings.

In the modified form of my improved panel it will be observed that I have not only provided means for interlocking the adjacent sides of the several panels, but also means whereby the adjacent ends of the several panels are also interlocked.

In the event of my improved wainscoting being employed for interior purposes it is apparent that the body portion of the several panels will permit of the reception of any suitable designing, and although my improvement is adapted to serve this function it will be apparent that the same can be employed for exterior purposes, being employed in lieu of weather-boarding.

It will be obvious that various changes may be made in the details of construction without departing from the general spirit of my invention.

Having fully described my invention, What -I claim as new, and desire to secure by Letters Patent, isa '1. A panel of the type set forth, having its opposite edges bent rearwardly to form flanges, the lower flange being bent to form a groove, and a tongue formed-integral Wit-h the upper flange, intermediate its edges.

2. A panel of the type set forth, comprising a flat body portion, rearwardlyextending flanges formed integral with the opposite edges of the said body portion, one of the said flanges being bent to form a groove, an up- Wardly-extending flange formed integral with the other flange, and a tongue carried by the last-named rearwardly-extending flange.

3. A panel of the type set forth, comprising a fiat body portion, a rearwardly-extending flange formed integral with the lower edge of the said body portion,said flange being formed with a groove, a rearwardly-inclined flange formed integral with the upper edge of the said body portion, an upwardly-extending apertured flange formed integral with the inclined flange, and tongues spaced apart and formed integral with the said inclined flange, substantially as described.

4.- A panel comprising a body portion, a groove-flange formed integral with one edge of the said body portion,a flange formed integral with the opposite edge of the said body portion, and a tongue struck from the lastnamed flange substantially as described.

In testimony whereof I affix my signature in the presence of two Witnesses.

WILLIAM S. SATTERFIELD.

Witnesses:

FRANK S. MASON, W. A. BRAINARD. 

